Disasters of the Zoo and Ways to Tackle Them

Managing potential disasters at the zoo with preparedness training, planning and forethought at calmer times and mock emergency drills can go a long way in saving lives. Here are three disaster scenarios for zoo or aquarium managers: One, a wildfire lunges towards your facility, threatening your staff and hundreds of zoo animals. Two, hurricane floodwaters pour into your basement, where thousands of exotic fish and marine mammals live in giant tanks. Three, local ...